Law Practice
Aug. 9, 2008
Judge Hears Arguments Over Phrasing in Gay Marriage Ballot Proposal
Web Exclusive - A judge is likely to leave alone Proposition 8's title, "Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry," despite arguments that it might turn voters against the measure.
By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - It looks like Attorney General Jerry Brown is going to win the semantics battle over November's gay marriage ballot initiative.
A Sacramento judge on Thursday said he was inclined to keep Brown's proposed title to Proposition 8 as: "Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry," despite arguments that th...
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